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The Luzhin Defence (DVD, 2001)
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Released in 2001, this film features the talents of Emily Watson and John Turturro, with direction by Marleen Gorris.
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Based on the novel THE DEFENSE by Vladimir Nabokov, director Marleen Gorris's THE LUZHIN DEFENCE is set in Italy in the 1920s as the world reknowned chess master Alexander Luzhin (John Turturro) from St. Petersburg, Russia, arrives for a match with his only known rival. Almost immediately after he arrives, Luzhin meets a glowing, graceful aristocratic woman, Natalia (Emily Watson), who is attending the match with her mother. Surrounded by potential suitors, Natalia is busy behaving like a lady and presenting various young men to her mother for approval. However, she is curious about the slovenly, unconventional, quirky Luzhin from their first meeting, and she sees past his social ineptitude, believing him to be a true genius. Luzhin is utterly smitten, and practically forgets his determination to win the match when he proposes marriage to Natalia. From there, THE LUZHIN DEFENCE spirals downward as Natalia becomes a maternal figure to Luzhin, who is haunted by ghosts from his past and is nearly driven insane by the nagging, torturous pressure to figure out the one move (a flawless defense) that will allow him to win the chess match.With beautiful imagery depicting the lavish Italian resort where the match is held, elegant costumes, and a triumphant, stirring classical score, THE LUZHIN DEFENCE is an evenly acted, well-paced film about love, intrigue, and going that extra mile.Product Identifiers
UPC0043396063891
eBay Product ID (ePID)3374086
Product Key Features
ActorEmily Watson, John Turturro
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleLuzhin Defence
DirectorMarleen Gorris
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Leading RoleEmily Watson, John Turturro
Release Date20010918
Film CountryUnited Kingdom
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- May 14, 2018
Great Film
This movie is the Chess top film created to date. No near film to the quality of this production. The actor John Turturro excel in his acting role. His troubled mind was a reminisce of the one show by Fischer in his life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 30, 2017
Luzhin Defense review
Excellent period piece. Chess competition as it was. John Turturro superior in the part of Alexander Luzhin, the damaged, unmatched chess champion. Emily Watson beautiful as the heiress love-interest. She responds admirably to an apparent lose-lose situation and graciously and courageously puts the actual Luzhin Defense on the map! One of Nabokov's lesser-known but gripping novels. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 06, 2019
Buying This Film Was The Right Move
An obscure but engrossing film.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
